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Vanessa Perry

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She/Her. Author. English student. Sigma Tau Delta. Folklore enthusiast. Book addict. Knee deep in edits: Dark pirate fantasy, “In Roaring She Shall Rise” Drafting: Southern Gothic Romantasy, Betwixt & Between My Links: https://vanessaperry.start.page

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Vanessa Perry @vanessaperrywrites.bsky.social · 15d

Part 2 is up! Link to Part 1, if you missed it, is at the beginning. :)

#writersky

A Ghost Walks Into A Bar: Part 2

An Unserious Mystery Fantasy with Heart. On All Hallow’s Eve, I went looking for my dead grandmother in a tavern full of strangers... and one woman with a knowing smile.

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Vanessa Perry @vanessaperrywrites.bsky.social · 13h

Ellyrie’s relationships play a significant role in her character arc. It’s hard to not be empathetic toward a found family. :)

It causes setbacks, too, though. When people get hurt, Ellyrie wants to push people away. It’s easier to be apathetic.

Charlie Delta (has been a ghost this whole time! 👻) @charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 14h

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters

Tell me about your character's most significant platonic relationship or relationships!

Do bonds with close friends, mentors or companions play a significant role in the story?

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

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Vanessa Perry @vanessaperrywrites.bsky.social · 13h

I’ve never read any John Langan and I should probably fix that!

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Vanessa Perry @vanessaperrywrites.bsky.social · 15h

It’s distressing. My husband is a veteran, too, (he just retired two years ago) and we have been talking about how awful it’d be to watch it all while in. It would be absolutely miserable.

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Vanessa Perry @vanessaperrywrites.bsky.social · 15h

Maybe not this crowd as we kind of touch on all the points in this all the time, but I really wish everyone would watch this. Great discussion.

youtube.com/watch?v=cucL...

Who Owns America? Bernie Sanders Says the Quiet Part Out Loud

YouTube video by Trevor Noah

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Vanessa Perry @vanessaperrywrites.bsky.social · 18h

Thank fuck. I can’t even.

As an American, seeing such is a slap in the face. As a veteran, it is a dishonor.

Kayleigh | Developmental Editor ✍🏻📚 @editsinthemargins.com · 1d

Someone put together a list of the new Bluesky US gov accounts in case folks want to block them. These are essentially pumping out state-run propaganda at this point: bsky.app/profile/eva....

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Vanessa Perry @vanessaperrywrites.bsky.social · 18h

But go off, I guess. We still know the administration is full of mouth breathers. 🖕🏻

Vanessa Perry @vanessaperrywrites.bsky.social · 18h

VRE counselors have so much on their plate that they “forget” things they say they’ll do. Fail to meet their own deadlines. And, well, don’t even really counsel anyone.

So, while yall sit on social media acting like children, veterans are trying to get their shit sorted with a system that is broke.

Vanessa Perry @vanessaperrywrites.bsky.social · 18h

We have different definitions of “best”.

Healthcare providers are stretched thin and can’t provide adequate, timely care. I switched to a private provider (which I shouldnt have to do) and they did in a few months what the VA failed to do for three years. Patient advocacy is a joke, too.

Vanessa Perry @vanessaperrywrites.bsky.social · 18h

That is definitely a cute look!!!

Vanessa Perry @vanessaperrywrites.bsky.social · 18h

Husband said if I can get 10 kills in 1 Fortnite BR match, he’ll buy me a book. And I get 5 tries.

I can do it anyway (he’s got no faith)! BUT a book on the line? Boy, ya better pull out your wallet.

I’m doing it later as I’m debating a Sunday nap. But results coming soon.

Vanessa Perry @vanessaperrywrites.bsky.social · 19h

It’s a lot! I should probably find a video or something that lays it all out there plainly lol

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Vanessa Perry @vanessaperrywrites.bsky.social · 19h

You read multiple things at once, too? 😃

I’m finally reading Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell and The Devils by Joe Abercrombie.

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Vanessa Perry @vanessaperrywrites.bsky.social · 19h

Ooooo! I need to check this out!

Vanessa Perry @vanessaperrywrites.bsky.social · 19h

Someone recently suggested this to me. I’ve never read it but apparently it’s right up my alley. 🙃

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Vanessa Perry @vanessaperrywrites.bsky.social · 19h

Yes. It’s extremely overwhelming. 😅

I want to make a new, additional publication that better fits some of my content, yet I know that I’m not even fully aware the extent of everything we can do on Substack.

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Vanessa Perry @vanessaperrywrites.bsky.social · 19h

What books are yall currently reading??

Tell meeee

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Vanessa Perry @vanessaperrywrites.bsky.social · 19h

I present….

Art.

ESMirelle @esmirelle.bsky.social · 1d

I love whatever is wrong with them 🙂‍↕️

Vanessa Perry @vanessaperrywrites.bsky.social · 19h

Teddy Ruxpin was a warning. 😂

Vanessa Perry @vanessaperrywrites.bsky.social · 20h

Update. I think it was The Oremere Chronicles by Helen Scheuerer!

Vanessa Perry @vanessaperrywrites.bsky.social · 21h

I read a book a while back with something of the sort, too. And no I want to reread it but can’t remember the title. 😩 I think it was romantasy.

Vanessa Perry @vanessaperrywrites.bsky.social · 22h

Had a dream that I lived in a tree house type society. Like an Ewok.

Soooo, I say we form one!

First order of business- procuring a forest.

Vanessa Perry @vanessaperrywrites.bsky.social · 21h

My kiddo got an invitation to join Phi Theta Kappa. Told him I was proud of him. Then we did a dance.

He asked if I’m a member of that and told him fuck no as it took me 5 tries to complete school and only this last run was a good one.

He said, “Well, I’m proud of you.”

And we did another dance.

Vanessa Perry @vanessaperrywrites.bsky.social · 21h

I read a book a while back with something of the sort, too. And no I want to reread it but can’t remember the title. 😩 I think it was romantasy.

Vanessa Perry @vanessaperrywrites.bsky.social · 22h

Had a dream that I lived in a tree house type society. Like an Ewok.

Soooo, I say we form one!

First order of business- procuring a forest.

Vanessa Perry @vanessaperrywrites.bsky.social · 21h

I would loooove it!

Vanessa Perry @vanessaperrywrites.bsky.social · 21h

So important!

We all get along better when we understand and empathize with the complexity of humans versus trying to shove people in little boxes they don’t fit in.

The Grey Rainbow @thegreyrainbow.bsky.social · 23h

#AceWeek

Men's voices are often overlooked in this community. I write about my own experiences to show other men out there who are ace/demi or think they might be ace/demi, that they are not alone. They are not broken or weird for not feeling what the men around them seem to feel.

Society 1/2

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Dani Fiend 🧟‍♀️ 🏳️‍⚧️ 📚 @danifinnwrites.bsky.social · 21h

They should try a ceasefire where they cease firing at and killing civilians

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Vanessa Perry @vanessaperrywrites.bsky.social · 22h

Beautiful art!